>>37357405Why not start by giving all the trainer NPCs perfect IV Pokemon with beneficial natures and actually decent movesets? Even with rubbish AI, it would be at least somewhat stimulating and give the player incentive to power through and perhaps even enjoy the 20-40 hour grind. No need to artificially buff the opponents Pokes beyond what is realistic (as this would take away from the manner in which the single player campaign prepares the player for PVP). A selectable mode option at the start of the game with four difficulties would be the most accessible and convenient way to incorporate this functionality, in my honest opinion.
>Easy >Normal >Hard>Master 